Shihab S. Asfour
Encyclopedia
Shihab S. Asfour Ph.D. is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Miami
in Coral Gables, Florida
. He teaches courses in Statistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Programming, Motion and Time Study, and other subjects. His research interests include Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Safety Engineering, Sports Medicine, and Energy Conservation. Professor Asfour joined the UM Faculty in 1980.
In 1976, he received his Bachelor’s of Science from Alexandria University
. He followed this, three years later, with a M.S. from the same school. His doctoral work was done at Texas Tech University
, from which he received his Ph.D. in 1980.
After finishing school, Dr. Asfour started teaching at the University of Miami as an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering. He became an Associate Professor in 1984 and a Professor in 1988. Since 1999, he has been the Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department.
Asfour, S.S. (editor), Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV-B, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, 562 pages, 1987.
Asfour, S.S. (editor), Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV-A, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, 574 pages, 1987.
Asfour, S.S., Akcin, M., Tritar, M. and Genaidy, A.M.. "Physiological Models and Guidelines for the Design of High Frequency Shoulder Lifting Tasks", ", in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research on Manual Material Handling, 1983—1996 , By W. Karwowski (editor), M. Wogalter (editor), P. Dempsey. 1997.
Genaidy, A.M., Duyos, J.R., and Asfour, S.S., "Physiological Stresses Associated with Manual Handling of Containers of Varied Sizes and Weights: A Case Study", in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research on Manual Material Handling, 1983—1996 , By W. Karwowski (editor), M. Wogalter (editor), P. Dempsey. 1997.
Waly, S., Asfour, S.S., and Iridiastadi H., "Prediction of Thermal Stress in the Workplace with Natural Ventilation", Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety II, B. Das and W. Karwowski (editors), Washington, DC, 1997.
Garcia, F., Waly, S., Asfour, S.S., and Khalil, T., "Prediction of Localized Muscle Fatigue: II. A Learning Vector Quantization Approach, Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety II, B. Das and W. Karwowski (editors), Washington, DC, 1997.
1997–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
1988-1999: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Associate Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department
1988–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Professor of Neurological Surgery
1988–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Professor of Industrial Engineering
1984-1988: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
1984-1988: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering
1983-1997: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Director of Graduate Studies in Industrial Engineering
1982-1983: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
1980-1983: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Downtown Miami, in the United States. The city is home to the University of Miami....
. He teaches courses in Statistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Programming, Motion and Time Study, and other subjects. His research interests include Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Safety Engineering, Sports Medicine, and Energy Conservation. Professor Asfour joined the UM Faculty in 1980.
In 1976, he received his Bachelor’s of Science from Alexandria University
Alexandria University
Alexandria University is a university in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1938 as a satellite of Fuad University , becoming an independent entity in 1942. It was known as Farouk University until the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 when its name was changed to the University of Alexandria...
. He followed this, three years later, with a M.S. from the same school. His doctoral work was done at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
, from which he received his Ph.D. in 1980.
After finishing school, Dr. Asfour started teaching at the University of Miami as an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering. He became an Associate Professor in 1984 and a Professor in 1988. Since 1999, he has been the Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department.
Books
Karwowski, W., Genaidy, A.M. and Asfour, S.S., Computer Aided Ergonomics, Taylor & Francis, London, 570 pages, 1990.Asfour, S.S. (editor), Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV-B, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, 562 pages, 1987.
Asfour, S.S. (editor), Trends in Ergonomics/Human Factors IV-A, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, 574 pages, 1987.
Contributions to Books
Khalil, T.M., Abdel-Moty, E., Steele-Rosomoff, R., Rosomoff,H.L., Asfour,S.S. “The Role of Ergonomics in the Prevention and Treatment of Myofascial Pain” , in Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia: Trigger Point Management, 2nd Edition. By Edward S. Rachlin, MD, FACS, and Isabel Rachlin, PT, Mosby-Year Book, Incorporated, pp. 561–587, 2002.Asfour, S.S., Akcin, M., Tritar, M. and Genaidy, A.M.. "Physiological Models and Guidelines for the Design of High Frequency Shoulder Lifting Tasks", ", in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research on Manual Material Handling, 1983—1996 , By W. Karwowski (editor), M. Wogalter (editor), P. Dempsey. 1997.
Genaidy, A.M., Duyos, J.R., and Asfour, S.S., "Physiological Stresses Associated with Manual Handling of Containers of Varied Sizes and Weights: A Case Study", in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research on Manual Material Handling, 1983—1996 , By W. Karwowski (editor), M. Wogalter (editor), P. Dempsey. 1997.
Waly, S., Asfour, S.S., and Iridiastadi H., "Prediction of Thermal Stress in the Workplace with Natural Ventilation", Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety II, B. Das and W. Karwowski (editors), Washington, DC, 1997.
Garcia, F., Waly, S., Asfour, S.S., and Khalil, T., "Prediction of Localized Muscle Fatigue: II. A Learning Vector Quantization Approach, Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety II, B. Das and W. Karwowski (editors), Washington, DC, 1997.
Experience
1999–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Chairman of Industrial Engineering Department1997–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
1988-1999: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Associate Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department
1988–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Professor of Neurological Surgery
1988–Present: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Professor of Industrial Engineering
1984-1988: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
1984-1988: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering
1983-1997: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Director of Graduate Studies in Industrial Engineering
1982-1983: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
1980-1983: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering